The Dark is Rising

Subjects

Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery

Average rating

4 out 5

Enter the magical world of Susan Cooper. Perfect for fans of His Dark Materials.

It’s Christmas-time in the Stanton family house: presents, carol singing, good cheer. But for eleven-year-old Will Stanton, something sinister has begun, inching round his subconscious, shouting silent warnings he can’t decipher. Then on Midwinter Day, Will wakes up to a different world: silent, covered in snow and ancient forest, a world of another time. A world where evil lurks.

Because Will is not the ordinary boy he always thought he was. He is the last of the Old Ones and the power to vanquish the evil magic of the Dark lies within him.

Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can read an interview with the author and discover the ancient beliefs that inspired the story.

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This book is very mysterious and some of the characters are a bit peculiar. It adds a sense that you don't know what's going to happen and whether people are good or bad. My favourite character was Will, because he realises he has special powers and he's on a mission to stop the dark without normal people finding out. I would recommend this book to 9-12 year olds with an interest in adventure and fantasy.

Anonymous 08.06.2020